The Workers Party of Britain deplores the fact that Morrisons workers are being kept in the dark about plans to sell the business to private equity speculators and calls on the board to open the company’s books for inspection by the workforce. Over a thousand workers employed by Morrisons at the 497 stores in itsContinue reading “Stop keeping Morrisons workers in the dark!”
Category Archives: Trade Unions
Stop the theft of miners’ pensions!
The Workers Party of Britain denounces Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plans for the government to keep on milking the mineworkers’ pension fund, in spite of the recommendation in April by a parliamentary committee that it cease. Back in 1994, when the privatisation (theft) of British Coal was enacted, a deal was done. In exchange for theContinue reading “Stop the theft of miners’ pensions!”
Stop union-busting at St Mungo’s!
The Workers Party of Britain denounces union-busting at St Mungo’s and supports the repair workers on strike since 22 April. For the last year, workers at London-based homeless charity St Mungo’s have been in a series of disputes with management over a slew of issues. St Mungo’s hit the headlines last year when management admittedContinue reading “Stop union-busting at St Mungo’s!”
Job Centre workers challenge management over safety issues
The Workers Party of Britain deplores the pressure on Job Centre staff to return to work on unsafe sites and with unsafe working practices. As the lockdown eases, the number of face-to-face interviews Job Centre workers are expected to carry out keeps going up, outpacing the ability of staff to work safely. Workers report individualContinue reading “Job Centre workers challenge management over safety issues”
Victory to the Metroline strikers!
The Workers Party of Britain salutes the decision by 4,000 Metroline bus drivers to conduct rolling strikes across London unless bosses once and for all abandon the so called “remote sign on” method of working. Metroline, which operates services in the north and west of the city, wants to boost its profits by changing theContinue reading “Victory to the Metroline strikers!”
Victory to the Devonport strikers!
The Workers Party of Britain denounces outsourcing giant Serco for endangering the health and welfare of tug crews at Devonport naval base, and salutes the decision of workers to take further strike action over management’s high-handed actions. The tug crews are responsible for pulling warships and subs in and out of harbour, a task whichContinue reading “Victory to the Devonport strikers!”
TU Group Statement: XPO parasites sponge off the public purse
The Workers Party of Britain denounces global logistics outfit XPO for sponging off public funds whilst racking up record profits, cutting furloughed workers’ pay by 20 percent and handing out glittering prizes to company directors. Once more giving the lie to the mantra that “we’re all in it together”, the company is merrily dishing outContinue reading “TU Group Statement: XPO parasites sponge off the public purse “
Merseyside WP statement: Oppose the cuts and closure to One Stop Shop services
Liverpool council has recently approved a round of cuts to vital services in the city, including the closure of all physical One Stop Shops, with a promise to keep the services going through telephone and online services only.